Psychologists and Therapists for Children in Goodna, QLD
Do you want help to repair your relationships with others - family, friends, workplace, children.
I have twenty five years professional experience and have helped many men, women, children and families to cope and change. I can help you through separations, court proceedings, trauma, crises. Choose whether you prefer talk therapy and focus on changing behaviour or whether to unravel the past or perhaps try sandtray/art therapy/emotional release work.
Do you want help to repair your relationships with others - family, friends, workplace, children.
I have twenty five years professional experience and have helped many men, women, children and families to cope and change. I can help you through separations, court proceedings, trauma, crises. Choose whether you prefer talk therapy and focus on changing behaviour or whether to unravel the past or perhaps try sandtray/art therapy/emotional release work.
At Third Harmony Therapy Services, we support children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, and neurodevelopmental differences.
Our multidisciplinary team includes psychologists, psychiatrists, counsellors, psychotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech pathologists. We offer individual, couples, family, and child therapy, along with assessments and allied health services, using evidence-based and integrative approaches tailored to each person’s needs.
At Third Harmony Therapy Services, we support children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, and neurodevelopmental differences.
Our multidisciplinary team includes psychologists, psychiatrists, counsellors, psychotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech pathologists. We offer individual, couples, family, and child therapy, along with assessments and allied health services, using evidence-based and integrative approaches tailored to each person’s needs.
Perhaps you're facing difficulties in navigating your child's challenging behaviours and are seeking guidance and tools to help them develop healthier coping mechanisms, social skills or tackle their anxiety or low mood?
I offer evidence-based CBT strategies to support well-being and resilience, addressing mental health challenges. Dedicated to cultivating collaborative connections, I work with clients of all ages. I am also experienced in Autism and Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) intervention and assessment.
Perhaps you're facing difficulties in navigating your child's challenging behaviours and are seeking guidance and tools to help them develop healthier coping mechanisms, social skills or tackle their anxiety or low mood?
I offer evidence-based CBT strategies to support well-being and resilience, addressing mental health challenges. Dedicated to cultivating collaborative connections, I work with clients of all ages. I am also experienced in Autism and Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) intervention and assessment.
Bluest Skies Counselling and Animal Assisted Therapy is a counselling service for children, families and individuals impacted by Trauma with the support of my Golden Retriever, Pirate.
I like to work creatively with clients, especially children and adolescents I work in a flexible and client centred way and adapt my therapeutic interventions to suit the age, need and goals of the client. I work with my therapy dog in the room, utilising a Neuroscience, Attachment and Trauma informed framework.
Bluest Skies Counselling and Animal Assisted Therapy is a counselling service for children, families and individuals impacted by Trauma with the support of my Golden Retriever, Pirate.
I like to work creatively with clients, especially children and adolescents I work in a flexible and client centred way and adapt my therapeutic interventions to suit the age, need and goals of the client. I work with my therapy dog in the room, utilising a Neuroscience, Attachment and Trauma informed framework.
Difficulties may be related to loss, relationship breakdown, parenting, children, life transitions, daily family struggles, health issues, or stress management.
Sessions offer non-judgmental, empathic listening that validates the client and their challenges, finds strengths, provides psychoeducation, empowers, and explores possibilities and goals. Using flexible, evidence-based, client-centred approaches, I collaborate with clients to develop personalised strategies for change.
Difficulties may be related to loss, relationship breakdown, parenting, children, life transitions, daily family struggles, health issues, or stress management.
Sessions offer non-judgmental, empathic listening that validates the client and their challenges, finds strengths, provides psychoeducation, empowers, and explores possibilities and goals. Using flexible, evidence-based, client-centred approaches, I collaborate with clients to develop personalised strategies for change.
We have two dedicated play therapy rooms designed specifically for children, as well as a comfortable therapy room tailored for for adults.
We offer a holistic approach to therapy in a warm, professional environment. Our play therapy sessions provide a safe space for children to express and process their emotions through play. For couples, our counselling sessions foster open dialogue and help strengthen relationships. Our adult therapy services support individuals in managing stress, anxiety, and past traumas. We wholeheartedly and purposefully advocate for all children, adolescents and adults to ensure their needs and goals are met, as well as providing relational connection to ensure everyone feels valued and understood.
We have two dedicated play therapy rooms designed specifically for children, as well as a comfortable therapy room tailored for for adults.
We offer a holistic approach to therapy in a warm, professional environment. Our play therapy sessions provide a safe space for children to express and process their emotions through play. For couples, our counselling sessions foster open dialogue and help strengthen relationships. Our adult therapy services support individuals in managing stress, anxiety, and past traumas. We wholeheartedly and purposefully advocate for all children, adolescents and adults to ensure their needs and goals are met, as well as providing relational connection to ensure everyone feels valued and understood.
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I have experience working with adults who face life challenges and young children and adolescents who have social, emotional and behavioural issues.
I provide a warm, welcoming, and safe space where you can explore your feelings and challenges without judgment. My approach is comfortable and accessible—I use everyday language rather than therapy jargon, and I bring a sense of humor when appropriate, because therapy doesn’t have to be uncomfortable.Therapy is a shared experience, where we work together.
I have experience working with adults who face life challenges and young children and adolescents who have social, emotional and behavioural issues.
I provide a warm, welcoming, and safe space where you can explore your feelings and challenges without judgment. My approach is comfortable and accessible—I use everyday language rather than therapy jargon, and I bring a sense of humor when appropriate, because therapy doesn’t have to be uncomfortable.Therapy is a shared experience, where we work together.
Amber works with children, teens and young adults who may be experiencing anxiety, difficulties at school or life transitions.
Thinking about therapy and not sure where to start? You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of what’s next. Maybe you and your partner are going through a rough patch, you're a teen trying to make sense of anxiety or life transitions, or an adult feeling burnt out or low in confidence. You’re looking for clarity, connection, and real strategies that help. You want a space where you can talk things through without judgment and begin to feel more in control, more understood, and more like yourself again. With Grace Therapy is here to help! We have a team of experienced therapists ready to work with you.
Amber works with children, teens and young adults who may be experiencing anxiety, difficulties at school or life transitions.
Thinking about therapy and not sure where to start? You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of what’s next. Maybe you and your partner are going through a rough patch, you're a teen trying to make sense of anxiety or life transitions, or an adult feeling burnt out or low in confidence. You’re looking for clarity, connection, and real strategies that help. You want a space where you can talk things through without judgment and begin to feel more in control, more understood, and more like yourself again. With Grace Therapy is here to help! We have a team of experienced therapists ready to work with you.
Shanling is endorsed in Educational & Developmental and Clinical Psychology, with extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, and families in diverse settings, including Indigenous health, NGOs, and Child and Youth Mental Health.
Shanling focuses on an attachment-based framework in her therapeutic work with clients, incorporating a neuroaffirming approach to understand each unique situation. She is also completing her EMDR accredited training, hoping this new approach will benefit clients who have experienced trauma, including that related to navigating neurotypical expectations.
Shanling is endorsed in Educational & Developmental and Clinical Psychology, with extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, and families in diverse settings, including Indigenous health, NGOs, and Child and Youth Mental Health.
Shanling focuses on an attachment-based framework in her therapeutic work with clients, incorporating a neuroaffirming approach to understand each unique situation. She is also completing her EMDR accredited training, hoping this new approach will benefit clients who have experienced trauma, including that related to navigating neurotypical expectations.
Welcome to Calm Minds Clinic, where your wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. Our clinicians have a vast amount of experience in treating a range of concerns, whether it be: depression, anxiety, personality, trauma, drug and alcohol or relationship issues that you're facing, we wish to support you in being a happier, healthier, you.
Welcome to Calm Minds Clinic, where your wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. Our clinicians have a vast amount of experience in treating a range of concerns, whether it be: depression, anxiety, personality, trauma, drug and alcohol or relationship issues that you're facing, we wish to support you in being a happier, healthier, you.
You might be seeking clarity about yourself, your child, or your situation and wanting practical support that actually makes a difference.
With over 20 years’ experience as a clinical psychologist, I bring a steady, thoughtful, and compassionate approach to my work. I support children, adolescents, and adults using evidence-based therapies including CBT, ACT, trauma-informed, and emotion-focused approaches, always tailored to your individual needs.
You might be seeking clarity about yourself, your child, or your situation and wanting practical support that actually makes a difference.
With over 20 years’ experience as a clinical psychologist, I bring a steady, thoughtful, and compassionate approach to my work. I support children, adolescents, and adults using evidence-based therapies including CBT, ACT, trauma-informed, and emotion-focused approaches, always tailored to your individual needs.
As a mother of neurodivergent children, I offer lived and professional experience across the lifespan.
Do you feel like you’re working twice as hard in a world not built for your brain? I provide a neuro-affirming space where, alongside my cavoodle Marco, we use EMDR and other techniques to work with your unique strengths and build a life that actually fits.
As a psychologist, I’m passionate about supporting neurodivergent individuals and their families across the lifespan. I believe therapy should be a meaningful relationship where you feel truly heard. I aim to create a safe, friendly environment to help you process your concerns and begin healing.
As a mother of neurodivergent children, I offer lived and professional experience across the lifespan.
Do you feel like you’re working twice as hard in a world not built for your brain? I provide a neuro-affirming space where, alongside my cavoodle Marco, we use EMDR and other techniques to work with your unique strengths and build a life that actually fits.
As a psychologist, I’m passionate about supporting neurodivergent individuals and their families across the lifespan. I believe therapy should be a meaningful relationship where you feel truly heard. I aim to create a safe, friendly environment to help you process your concerns and begin healing.
As a professional counsellor, and a registered member of PACFA, Heather is not only trained/experienced in a range of evidence-based counselling and psychotherapeutic approaches, but also is dedicated to maintaining the highest possible standard of professional practice, and care. While using a Trauma Informed, Strengths Based, and Person Centred approach, it is Heather's genuinely non judgmental, kind and empathic nature, which is always central to her practice. It is this which lays at the core in the support she provides to her clients, to help them address their issues, meet their needs, and achieve their goals.
As a professional counsellor, and a registered member of PACFA, Heather is not only trained/experienced in a range of evidence-based counselling and psychotherapeutic approaches, but also is dedicated to maintaining the highest possible standard of professional practice, and care. While using a Trauma Informed, Strengths Based, and Person Centred approach, it is Heather's genuinely non judgmental, kind and empathic nature, which is always central to her practice. It is this which lays at the core in the support she provides to her clients, to help them address their issues, meet their needs, and achieve their goals.
> Our expertise: the positive development of psychological awareness & skills in pre and primary school age children
Diagnostic Assessment: Our assessment process is therapeutic and neuroaffirming. We take a collaborative approach with parents/carers to ensure the best outcomes. Our approach is holistic to support child development across learning, cognitive, social, emotional and behaviourial domains. We offer: child therapy, parent coaching and school consultation.
> Our expertise: the positive development of psychological awareness & skills in pre and primary school age children
Diagnostic Assessment: Our assessment process is therapeutic and neuroaffirming. We take a collaborative approach with parents/carers to ensure the best outcomes. Our approach is holistic to support child development across learning, cognitive, social, emotional and behaviourial domains. We offer: child therapy, parent coaching and school consultation.
You may be functioning on the outside — working, studying, showing up — while internally feeling anxious, disconnected, or emotionally drained. You might find yourself overthinking everything, repeating relationship patterns, or quietly questioning your self-worth. Even when nothing looks “wrong,” something doesn’t feel settled inside.
Many people come to therapy not because they are broken, but because coping alone has become exhausting.
You may be functioning on the outside — working, studying, showing up — while internally feeling anxious, disconnected, or emotionally drained. You might find yourself overthinking everything, repeating relationship patterns, or quietly questioning your self-worth. Even when nothing looks “wrong,” something doesn’t feel settled inside.
Many people come to therapy not because they are broken, but because coping alone has become exhausting.
North Side Play Therapy offers age appropriate counselling to children and teenagers using Child-Centered Play Therapy.
Play Therapy can assist with a wide variety of social and emotional issues. Anything that you would typically consider an issue that a counsellor or psychologist can help with are the same issues we can tackle using play therapy. If your child is not able to or reluctant to communicate using words, play therapy will allow them to use play to be heard instead
North Side Play Therapy offers age appropriate counselling to children and teenagers using Child-Centered Play Therapy.
Play Therapy can assist with a wide variety of social and emotional issues. Anything that you would typically consider an issue that a counsellor or psychologist can help with are the same issues we can tackle using play therapy. If your child is not able to or reluctant to communicate using words, play therapy will allow them to use play to be heard instead
I'm a friendly and compassionate psychologist with a strong passion for supporting/enhancing people, specifically children, adolescents, trauma history and those with diagnosed disabilities.
I support clients with a variety of presentations and referrals to enhance their overall lifestyle satisfaction and wellbeing. These range from anxiety and depressive symptoms, to self esteem and other more significantly deeply rooted psychological impairment, such as trauma. My clients are driven and motivated to create positive change in their lives by adopting proactive strategies, along with lowering their protective mechanisms to explore challenges which have had significant impacts on their wellbeing and functioning.
I'm a friendly and compassionate psychologist with a strong passion for supporting/enhancing people, specifically children, adolescents, trauma history and those with diagnosed disabilities.
I support clients with a variety of presentations and referrals to enhance their overall lifestyle satisfaction and wellbeing. These range from anxiety and depressive symptoms, to self esteem and other more significantly deeply rooted psychological impairment, such as trauma. My clients are driven and motivated to create positive change in their lives by adopting proactive strategies, along with lowering their protective mechanisms to explore challenges which have had significant impacts on their wellbeing and functioning.
Do you feel like your brain is working against you? Navigating ADHD or ASD while carrying the weight of trauma can feel like a constant battle with your own nervous system. You aren’t broken; you are likely stuck in survival mode. I provide neuro-affirming, trauma-informed therapy that moves beyond traditional "talk therapy" to address how your brain and body store experience. Whether you are navigating Developmental Trauma, PTSD, or Complex PTSD (C-PTSD), I offer a space designed for you to regulate, heal, and finally thrive.
Do you feel like your brain is working against you? Navigating ADHD or ASD while carrying the weight of trauma can feel like a constant battle with your own nervous system. You aren’t broken; you are likely stuck in survival mode. I provide neuro-affirming, trauma-informed therapy that moves beyond traditional "talk therapy" to address how your brain and body store experience. Whether you are navigating Developmental Trauma, PTSD, or Complex PTSD (C-PTSD), I offer a space designed for you to regulate, heal, and finally thrive.
A psychology practice that provides a creative, professional, empathic, inclusive and diverse range of interventions to assist children, adolecents, families and adults to enhance their lives and reach their full potential.
Psychology Practice that comes to you. Our fees for psychological services vary depending on your individual needs. We are highly experienced in providing psychology services under NDIS (plan managed and self managed) clients. If you hold a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan referral from a GP then you are eligible for a Medicare rebate.
A psychology practice that provides a creative, professional, empathic, inclusive and diverse range of interventions to assist children, adolecents, families and adults to enhance their lives and reach their full potential.
Psychology Practice that comes to you. Our fees for psychological services vary depending on your individual needs. We are highly experienced in providing psychology services under NDIS (plan managed and self managed) clients. If you hold a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan referral from a GP then you are eligible for a Medicare rebate.
Integrated Wellness Clinic is one of Australia's leading Wellness Clinics. We are home to Naturopaths practicing evidence-based Naturopathic medicine and Psychologists offering Integrative Psychology
Integrated Wellness Clinic is one of Australia's leading Wellness Clinics. We are home to Naturopaths practicing evidence-based Naturopathic medicine and Psychologists offering Integrative Psychology
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FAQ - About Child Therapy
When does a child need to see a therapist?
Children naturally experience emotional ups and downs. Sometimes, though, they need support from a professional. A child may benefit from therapy if their emotions or behaviours change significantly within a short period of time. For example, if a child usually spends time with friends after school but begins isolating in their room, further inquiry is warranted. Other areas for concern include altered sleep patterns, lack of appetite, intense anger, irritability, or hopelessness, or developmental regression in young children (bedwetting, thumb-sucking).
What can a child therapist help with?
A therapist can help with any difficult experience a child may encounter growing up, including learning problems or anxiety related to school, relationship challenges with friends or parents, bullying, intense emotions or phobias, divorce and family dynamics, or the death of a pet or loved one. A therapist can help children process their experience and develop coping skills in an age-appropriate way
What therapy types are most suitable for children?
Children can benefit from different forms of therapy, including family therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, play therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and exposure therapy, depending on their condition. Play therapy is a great option for younger children who may not be able to fully articulate their feelings. In this approach, kids play with toys and games while a therapist observes and helps the child express their emotions and develop coping skills.
Do I need to attend therapy with my child?
Parents are an integral part of a child’s therapy, but the specifics of their involvement vary. If your child is young, you may attend most or all sessions; if your child is older, you may attend a few sessions or none; sometimes a therapist may ask you to have a session on your own. Whatever the arrangement, you should expect to work collaboratively with the therapist, your child, and your family members to take steps to help support your child.
How can I tell if a therapist is a good fit for my child?
A child needs to feel comfortable opening up about their thoughts and feelings, so if your child feels a sense of comfort, ease, and trust with their therapist, that’s a great sign. In addition, a therapist is a good fit for your child if the two can communicate well together; a clinician should be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and in an age-appropriate manner.